Top Hotels in Otago Region Hostels hotel
10 Top-Rated Hostels hotel in Otago Region, South Island
Discover the best Hostels hotel in Otago Region, South Island including Tahuna Pod Hostel, Adventure Queenstown Hostel, Aspen Lodge Backpackers, Haka Lodge Queenstown, Nomads Queenstown Hostel, Black Sheep Backpackers, Wonderland Makarora Lodge, Chalet Backpackers, On Top Backpackers, Falcon's Nest.
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1. Tahuna Pod Hostel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 663 reviews
Tahuna Pod Hostel offers high-end quality hostel accommodation in Queenstown. It's the very first Pod Hostel open in New Zealand and merges Maori heritage and traditional values into the fabric of its design.
Review
Reviewed By P5903OOdaniellesClean, friendly hostel with good vibes :) really good location and price for where it’s situated. Also really helpful to have car parking so central in town + a good selection of books/board games to entertain!
2. Adventure Queenstown Hostel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 510 reviews
Welcome to Adventure Queenstown Hostel. Catering to independent travellers from around the world we offer mostly shared room accommodation and run in-house activities 5 nights a week to make it easy to meet fellow explorers from all around the world. Our beds are solid timber bunks with comfortable innerspring mattresses. Balcony spaces are the best in town and a great place to enjoy a drink in the sun. The lounge and dining areas are large for a small hostel which allows plenty of room to chill out, or you can cook up a feast in the well equipped kitchen. There is a tour desk where our friendly staff can help you plan your activities, as well as a separate storage/locker room with secure bicycle parking and ski & snowboard storage. We offer loads of free stuff and even a simple laundry service. We are a smaller hostel with a maximum capacity of just 43 people - the perfect number for keeping a family atmosphere which is still fun and vibrant. Being the most central accommodation in town, you're just a minutes' walk to everything. At night you can sleep soundly as there are no bars directly by us. Operated by a well-travelled owner we draw on experience from having collected the best ideas from hostels in dozens of different countries and putting them all in the one place amazing place!
Manager makes the place great!
Reviewed By SunsurfhikeskateReally cool hostel, I could see this hostel Before covid been really good. For now it's A good place to chill out! It's not a social Party hostel that's why it's good if you want To explore Queenstown and not really being Bothered with loud noise or people socializing The location is perfect. showers are good the Kitchen is good the owner must of made the best Hostel in New Zealand.
3. Aspen Lodge Backpackers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Aspen Lodge Backpackers offers clean, comfortable accommodation in a warm friendly environment. Situated in the heart of Queenstown we are ideally located for supermarket, shops and bustling nightlife.
Good location
Reviewed By Capricorn140Fantastic location so could walk into town. Car parking was a bit challenging as there is very limited space. The room was small and basic with good kitchen facilities. We had a room with a private bathroom and toilet which was great.
4. Haka Lodge Queenstown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 626 reviews
Haka Lodge is a backpacker's hostel in central Queenstown, New Zealand. We have accomodation to suit all budget-minded travellers, from bunks to private rooms. Featuring multiple kitchens, bathrooms and a lounge. We are just a street away from the main intersection in Queenstown (Shotover/Camp Street). This means we are close to the action, but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful at night! Our warm and friendly staff are ready to check you in today, and help you get the most out of your stay in Queenstown NZ.
Noice
Reviewed By kanoa201Chill, easy going hostel, great way to meet new people. Clean and staff were super friendly and helpful. Kitchen was well-stocked, olebtly of space for food even though it was quite busy. Would recommend
5. Nomads Queenstown Hostel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1202 reviews
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers is located in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealands popular South Island holiday city. Designed with all budget travelers in mind this purpose built backpackers hostel has a variety of room types from small and large dorms with or without ensuite to private ensuite rooms with wide screen Sky TV.All dorm rooms at Nomads Queenstown Backpackers have storage lockers and individual bedside reading lights and many of the rooms have balconies with views of Queenstowns lake or mountains
Average
Reviewed By Faithhh08I've written an awesome review for this place once but this time it wasn't as good. Mainly because I think the room smelled like bbq because of the outside restaurants even though we had the windows etc closed. It was also super bothersome chatting or calling to turn the aircon on and off every time we needed. Guessing sometimes the phone is not manned so you have to wait 10-20 mins for your request to be met. The rest of the stay was okay, it really is just a budget place to stay but I guess for it's price it is okay :)
6. Black Sheep Backpackers
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 772 reviews
Looking for a home away from home? The Black Sheep Queenstown Backpackers, located beside the historic Queenstown Gardens, offers guests a convenient place to stay in the heart of the stunning alpine resort. Our central location is one of the sunniest in town and offers 360° view of the stunning local mountain ranges including the famous Remarkables. Located just a short stroll from town, The Black Sheep has a lot to offer guests including: An awesome team of friendly staff, comfortable rooms and exceptional facilities – did we mention we have a spa pool? If you are looking for affordable accommodation in Queenstown and think staying in a relaxing and homely environment after busy days spent exploring the 'Adventure Capital of the World' sounds ideal, look no further, we've got you covered at The Black Sheep.
Awesome backpackers in the heart of Queenstown
Reviewed By samanthahughes75This backpackers really made our winter stay in Queenstown very memorable. We stayed in one of the second-storey family rooms with fantastic views of the Remarkables. The room was always warm with comfy beds, plenty of storage space and a fridge. A few things stood out for us: very helpful and friendly staff (nothing was ever a problem), very clean bathrooms, clean kitchen with plenty of cutlery and crockery, free meal on Wednesday night, free bike hire (quality bikes!), spa and within walking distance to all major attractions in the town. I'd highly recommend this backpackers!
7. Wonderland Makarora Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Nestled amongst the grand vistas of Mt Shrimpton you’ll find Wonderland. Listen to the Fantail and Tui as they end their day in paradise or sit outside your secluded chalet and gaze at the stars, unpolluted by the bright lights of the city. is one of the few places in New Zealand where you can truly unplug from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Just across the road at the world-famous Mt Albert Station, we offer the full farm day experience, where you can immerse yourself in every aspect of rural New Zealand life.
'Best in class'
Reviewed By lisamI6489CTWe stayed here for a night before a tramping (hiking) trip in one of the newly renovated self-contained A-frame chalets. Highly recommended! Still retains the rustic charm of the original but with modern touches like new carpet, Nespresso machine, and an efficient heater which doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. Great base either for exploring the area or a 'launching pad' for an onwards trip. Come sufficiently provisioned though: at the time of writing (after two years of closed borders and in the middle of Omicron), the cafe and restaurant are closed. Makarora Country Cafe is 5km up the road though.
8. Chalet Backpackers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Very unwelcoming
Reviewed By WillEqujThe facilities are alright and reasonably clean, but the living room was locked at 9pm, the kitchen at 10pm, with no common area left to hang out. There were only two people in my dorm and they decided to have both of us on the same noisy bunk bed for some reason. Generally unwelcoming impression topped up by the "you can do it!" poster for the 10am checkout time. You get what you paid for, you pennyless dirty backpacker.
9. On Top Backpackers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 199 reviews
OnTop is a purpose built backpackers, built upstairs from a cosy cafe & bar located in the heart of Dunedin. We specialize in quality budget accommodation with everything you need and nothing you don't! We have rooms to suit everyone, from bunk bed dormitories to private rooms with or without an ensuite. You can enjoy the Dunedin sun on our spacious sun deck or come downstairs and try our range of magnificent craft beers over a friendly game of pool. We are only a minute's walk to the city's best bars, cafes, restaurants and shopping. Our friendly staff will share inside knowledge of local attractions, tours and the treasures Dunedin has to offer. Our great central location and excellent facilities make OnTop an ideal place to stay, relax and enjoy the Deep South! So come join us and soak up Dunedin's atmosphere!
One of the worst customer service experiences ever
Reviewed By YorkshireKiwi316Having made an online booking & arriving on an evening flight, I arrived at On Top Backpackers with no idea what I was about to experience. Having got to the accommodation around 10.30pm, I discovered it was all closed & no-one around & a sign with a number & a rather grumpy request not to call it unless urgent. Since I had a booking & no way of getting to my room, I called it. I immediately apologised to the person on the phone, saying I had come in on a late flight & had caught the first shuttle to the CBD & was sorry I was late arriving. I was met with a grumpy tirade telling me I should have called them. Despite apologising that I hadn't done this, I still said that I think it was reasonable to expect a courtesy call to ask if I was still coming. I was told "This is a backpackers, not a hotel." Clearly, they had no record of my booking, as they had to ask me to provide the info about the room I had booked & had no information about it & after receiving a fair bit of abuse for being late, I was told they would charge me a call out fee to come to give me access to my room. At this point, as they were essentially refusing my service, I declined & said I would find somewhere else...which I did (Motel on Carroll - see separate review) & experienced a totally opposite & excellent customer service approach. There is nothing to commend On Top Backpackers at all -they charge not hotel prices,not backpackers & don't cater for late night arrivals,which you'd expect with backpackers.
10. Falcon's Nest
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Overlooking part of Cromwell's Highlands Motorsport Park, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains, this 30-bed facility offers affordable group accommodation for a wide range of groups coming to the Central Otago region; from car rallies and touring groups, to sports teams, wedding guests, family events, reunions, conferences and meetings.
Very good place
Reviewed By N4975MXraytIt was a home away from home for me for approximately 2 months when I was doing my summer internship in Cromwell. The room that I was in consist of 4 single bed with comfy mattresses which is what you need after a long day, and a large dinning area and lounge. the kitchen has everything you would need to make your meal and the bathrooms are always cleaned. It also has a washing machines and a dryer. Its a new building in a beautiful neighborhood settings. the owners (Lynette and Mike) were very kind, I cant thank them enough. They treated me as a family during my stay, not a guest. Thank you L & M. This place is a 'go to' when you are in Central Otago as a group or individual.
